related agencies

The ABL currently employs
six taxonomists, most of whom have had graduate-level
training in the taxonomy and ecology of freshwater invertebrates.
They provide the taxonomic expertise required to support
biomonitoring efforts throughout the state, and together
have over 40 years of experience in identification of
aquatic macroinvertebrates. Our experience extends well
beyond the boundaries of California. Several of our
staff members are former employees of the National Water
Quality Assessment Lab in Denver, and have considerable
experience in identification of benthic macroinvertebrates
from all of North America. Andrew Rehn is a world specialist
in the order Odonata (dragonflies).